""The importation of Calvinism into England was calculated to drive a wedge between the Church
and State. The traditional Church of England had as its titular head the King. Calvinism's
divisive propaganda led to the triumph of Cromwell and the replacement of the Kings of the
Stuart line by the House of Orange-Nassau. The first victim of this purge was King Charles I,
who was beheaded by the conspirators. Details of the plot were published centuries later in Lord
Alfred Douglas' publication "Plain English," September 3, 1921 : "L. D. Van Valckert came into
possession of the missing volumes of the records of the Synagogue of Mulheim, lost since the
Napoleonic Wars, which were written in German. These records have the entry, June 6, 1647,
from O. C. to Ebenezer Pratt, 'In return for financial support will advocate admission of Jews to
England; this, however, impossible while Charles living. Charles cannot be executed without
trial, adequate grounds for which at present do not exist. Therefore, advise that Charles be
assassinated, but will have nothing to do with procuring an assassin, though willing to help in
his escape.' The reply came from Pratt July 12, 1647, 'Will grant financial aid as soon as Charles
removed, and Jews admitted. Assassination too dangerous. Charles should be given an
opportunity to escape. His recapture will then make trial and execution possible. The support
will be liberal, but useless to discuss terms until trial commences.'""